December 30, 2025 – Italy Headlines

Story gist: Italian M5S politician Ascari faces scrutiny over disputed trips and pro-Palestinian stances in a prosecutorial case. She defends herself, calling the claims lies, amid documents referencing Hannoun and an ‘Israeli theorem.’

Bias summary: Left-leaning Il Manifesto emphasizes an ‘Israeli theorem’ in prosecutorial papers, suggesting conspiracy or Israeli influence with skeptical tone toward allegations. Center Corriere della Sera neutrally reports disputed trips, pro-Palestinian activities, the case details, and Ascari’s denial without emphasis. Right-leaning outlets absent, omitting any perspective on the story.

Story gist: Russian officials claimed a drone attack targeted President Putin’s residence, suspecting Ukraine and calling for review of negotiations. Ukraine denied the allegations as lies.

Bias summary: Left-leaning la Repubblica frames Russian claims skeptically, blaming Lavrov’s ‘wrong data’ for a ‘false attack’ narrative and emphasizing Moscow’s misinformation. Center outlet Sky TG24 reports neutrally via live updates, balancing the claim, negotiation review call, and Kiev’s denial without emphasis. Right-leaning coverage is absent, omitting conservative viewpoints.

Story gist: Italy’s Chamber of Deputies resumes at 11 a.m. for final vote on budget bill after confidence vote. Economy Minister Giorgetti stated decision on halting retirement age increase would come in 2026.

Bias summary: Left- and right-leaning outlets omitted coverage, absenting progressive or conservative angles on budget implications or pension policy. Center outlets framed procedurally as ‘budget law final vote today’ via official Chamber communication, neutral tone emphasizing timing and institution without emphasis on Giorgetti’s comment or stakes.

Story gist: Five doctors face investigation after a death by poisoning in Italy. Authorities suspect poison in flour.

Bias summary: Left-leaning la Repubblica frames the story with a sensational headline highlighting the death, doctor investigations, and flour poison suspicion. Center Sky TG24 covers general New Year’s Eve food safety rules like mushrooms and preserves, omitting the incident details. Right-leaning outlets provide no coverage, leaving that perspective absent.

Story gist: The Asti-Cuneo motorway in Italy’s Piedmont region became fully traversable after 30 years of construction. Regional President Cirio commented on the opening.

Bias summary: Left-leaning la Repubblica frames the event with emphasis on the 30-year delay and Cirio’s quote ‘Politics apologizes,’ highlighting past governmental shortcomings. Center source regione.piemonte.it provides a neutral factual announcement of full traversability without context or quotes. Right-leaning outlets offer no coverage, omitting any conservative framing of the infrastructure milestone.